What is the meaning of Gopalkala

Krishna used to go with the cowherds to graze cows. Though a child, he was their leader. During mealtime, he used to mix everybody’s lunch together along with some curd and distribute the same to all the cowherds with him. That is ‘gopalkala’.

That is the reason, gopalkala is made on the janmashtami festival day, offered to Krishna idol as naivedya and then, distributed as Prasad to the devotees.

Below you will find the recipe for gopalkala. Make it for the gokulashtami festival or at any other time you want to.

Most ingredients for gopalkala are available in an Indian kitchen. You will find the optional ingredients listed below the recipe.